Based on the available information, this event is deemed a reportable malfunction.Additional information received on may 30, 2014 informing the leak of the catheter valve required replacement with a new catheter.A quality evaluation was performed on (b)(4) 2014.The sample in closed peel pack has been received and tested: the valve was connected to the tube and filled up with colored water and hung up for 24 hours to monitor the valve tightness.The valves was opened and closed several times.Sample met the tests requirements.History files of the batch manufacturing process have been checked.No nonconformity has been registered during the manufacturing process.No earlier complaint has been received on the batch in question.Based on the investigation findings and information received it has not been possible to determine the root cause of the failure in question.There is no indication of an adverse trend of complaints over the past twelve months for this issue/product.The failure was included in relevant risk management file and associated hazard was evaluated there.Based on investigation results no further action is required.No additional patient/event details have been provided to date.Should additional information become available, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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